Downpours Give Short Respite from Heat

Heavy rain drenched Southeast Texas Friday as a tropical depression from the Gulf moved inland, causing an isolated flood threat.

The downpours temporarily alleviated the intense heat in some areas, with the state’s first heat-related death reported this week as the heat index continues its summer surge.

The heat is presenting challenges to recovery efforts in Central Texas, as volunteer crews battle high temperatures after the July 4 flash floods.

Temperatures in North Texas reached triple digits for the first time this year, and forecasts call for a continued rise into next week.

Redistricting Hearings Intensify National Debate

Public hearings for Texas congressional redistricting are underway, with heated debates leading to shouting matches and one person being removed from a hearing in Austin Thursday night.

Redrawing Texas’ congressional map to include proposed additional districts has national implications as it could add more GOP seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, fighting against the change, has held 11 rallies from Texas to the East Coast over the last month, including one rally last night in Austin.

Meanwhile, Democrats from the Texas House visited Sacramento and Chicago on Friday, seeking support from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

Smoked Brisket Wins as State’s Most Iconic Food

What food is most iconic of Texas? Axios took that question to new competitive heights in a survey this week, asking respondents to fill out a Texas food bracket.

Smoked brisket won the day in the four-round competition, beating out runner-up breakfast tacos in the final round with a 62% vote.

The nearly 800 participants placed queso and pecan pie in the semi-finals, while fajitas, Gulf shrimp, tamales, and cobbler all got first-round nods.

You can check out the whole bracket here (along with some brisket fun facts).

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➤ Statewide: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn released a campaign ad criticizing Republican contender Ken Paxton over alleged inaccuracies in mortgage papers. Paxton has denied the claims. (More)

➤ Austin: Two high-profile proxy advisers have sued the state of Texas over a new law, signed by Gov. Abbott in June, that limits DEI practices in the state. The suit claims the law violates the First Amendment. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Bernard Arnault, CEO of France-based LVMH, which makes Louis Vuitton and other luxury goods, announced Thursday that he plans to open a new factory in Texas by 2027. (More)

➤ Dallas: Strive Asset Management has listed 13 exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the NYSE’s Texas exchange—the first ETFs listed on the Dallas-based exchange. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: A woman was hospitalized Wednesday in critical condition after being bitten multiple times by her own male bully breed dog. The dog’s other owner was issued multiple criminal citations related to the attack. (More)

➤ Andrews: Radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project is now being moved from Western New York to Andrews, Texas, after originally being destined for a site in Wayne County, Michigan. The full transport could take more than a decade. (See Details)

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➤ Leaked messages reveal that UTSA quarterback Owen McCown was given the entire Memphis playbook from an opposing player before their 44-36 win over the Tigers. (More)

➤ The San Antonio Spurs announced they are committing $1 billion to support Project Marvel, a sweeping revitalization project that includes the construction of a downtown stadium for the team. (More)

➤ Texas Tech softball’s NiJaree Canady was named Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year this week after a sensational season for the Red Raiders, which included a run at the College World Series. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | PGA | LPGA | Tour de France

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➤ Conroe landmark Rainbow Roller Rink is celebrating its 70th birthday with a free skate party on Aug. 6. (See Photos)

➤ A resolution was filed Thursday in the Texas Legislature to commemorate the revival of the King of the Hill TV series, as the show set in a fictional Texas suburb gears up for its 14th season, streaming on Hulu. (More)

➤ Officials say Texas tops the nation when it comes to silencing phone alerts, likely due to the high number of notifications residents receive. (More)

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Do you agree that smoked brisket is Texas’ most iconic food?

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Yesterday’s Results:

Do you want to see Paul McCartney perform in San Antonio this fall?

1. Can’t wait: 20%
2. Don’t think so: 69%
3. Who’s that? 11%

Which Texas town is home to a tree named after a U.S. president?

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